THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The Christmas of 1959 saw Van Morrison take to the stage of Orangefield Secondary School for his first-ever live performance. Midnight Special, a skiffle group, consisted of fellow pupils John McCullough (tea-chest bass), Cyril Downey and Billy Ruth (guitar), and Walter Blakely (washboard), with Van on guitar and vocals.
In August 2014, Morrison returned to Orangefield Secondary School to perform three shows as a fond farewell to his alma mater as it prepared to close its doors for the final time. Live at Orangefield is a specially curated album, recorded live at this event.”
You can also watch the concert HERE.
